Naturally people will want to recommend the pricier option - and that's a valid school of thought, particularly here where the Reiss simply looks much nicer. So, that could be the end of the decision.

Ultimately though I think you need to try both on and see which fits best in the shoulders; get that right and a tailor can pretty much sort out any other baggy bits for not too much money, though that is of course subject to finding one and if you're splashing out £200+ on a Reiss blazer the extra outlay may not be so attractive.

As mentioned here, pricing aside, I deffinately prefer the Reiss number. The topman blazer just has too much of an 'off the peg' look to it, with the Reiss looking alot more tailor-made, and elegant. Plus, I prefer a 1 button to a 2 button.

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